Public Safety Officer - Security

About the Role

As a Public Safety Officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center, you will help ensure a safe and welcoming environment so patients, families, and employees can focus on care, research, and education. Public Safety Officers are essential to maintaining security and supporting the mission of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, directions, and assistance to patients, visitors, and staff
• Patrol campus by vehicle and on foot to monitor for suspicious activity and safety hazards
• Enforce institutional and parking regulations; issue permits and citations as needed
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority in compliance with the Clery Act
• Respond to emergencies and maintain calm, professional judgment under pressure
• Support institutional policies and ensure a safe environment for all individuals on campus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant work experience (customer interaction role preferred)
• Valid and current Texas driver's license with a minimum of three years' history of verifiable driving history (with less than three years but a minimum of one year, a waiver may be requested)
• Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources

Preferred Certification

• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) certification at one or more levels (Certified Healthcare Security Officer, Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer, or Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor)

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Sound judgment under pressure
• Commitment to public safety

Pay

Minimum $18.00 - Midpoint $20.54 - Maximum $23.08 per hour based on a 40-hour work week.

Schedule

Full-time position with rotating shifts that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
• Voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs